Roberta
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Roberta
Roberta is the feminine form of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "berht" (bright), meaning "bright fame." The name spread throughout Europe via Norman French after the 11th century and is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including Roberta Flack and Roberta Bondar.
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Etymology
Roberta is the feminine form of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "berht" (bright), meaning "bright fame." The name spread throughout Europe via Norman French after the 11th century and is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including Roberta Flack and Roberta Bondar.
Roberta currently ranks #2,809 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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